Dark — Spell - Il Maleficio

Opinions on the plot are mixed. While some appreciate the unique take on "wish-gone-wrong" folklore, others found it to follow predictable horror tropes.

Many reviewers on Letterboxd and Moria Reviews praise the film's polished cinematography and creepy, gothic atmosphere. Dark Spell - Il maleficio

(original title: Privorot. Chernoe venchanie ) is a 2021 Russian supernatural horror film. Directed by Svyatoslav Podgaevsky , known for other folklore-based horrors like Baba Yaga: Terror of the Dark Forest , the movie explores the terrifying consequences of using black magic to manipulate love. Plot Summary Opinions on the plot are mixed

Originally in Russian; frequently available with English or Italian dubbing/subtitles Critical Reception Dark Spell - Il maleficio